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The United States military says it has struck new targets in Iran as hostilities flared after a month without military action. Iranian semiofficial media say the country has begun firing missiles and drones in response to U.S. strikes. The Fars and Tasnim news agencies, seen as close to Iran’s security forces, reported late Tuesday that it had launched such operations. U.S. Central Command said the new strikes come after Tehran tried to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members in the region.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection. Lawmakers needed to act before the fiscal year concludes at the end of September to avoid a funding lapse. They were determined not to bump up against that deadline during the campaign season following this past year’s historic shutdowns. The House passed the bill by a vote of 370-48. The Senate has already overwhelmingly approved the measure, so it now moves to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. “It gives the nation and our constituents certainty, certainty that the government will remain open, certainty that our service members will be paid,” said Rep. Tom Cole, the Republican chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. A record 43-day shutdown occurred last fall when the two parties disagreed on renewing an expiring tax credit that lowers the cost of health coverage obtained through Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Then came the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which lasted 76 days before lawmakers agreed to fund much of the department but not its immigration enforcement operations. Lawmakers were wary of a repeat before voters go to the polls. They also blamed the other party for the recent impasses. “We’re going to avoid the threat of another Democratic shutdown,” House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters in advance of the vote. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the lead Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, encouraged her Democratic colleagues to vote for the measure during a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning. She said the bill was much improved from the product that passed the House earlier this summer on a mostly party-line basis. For example, she said it prevents the Department of Homeland Security from transferring funds to the Border Patrol, and it delays a proposed rule that would give political appointees in the Trump administration more authority to stop federal grants from going out for programs they view as not in line with the president’s agenda. Those changes were made when the Senate approved its version of the bill. Democrats fear the administration will use the proposed regulation on grants to steer money away from Democratic-led states. DeLauro called the delay an important first step, but said more must be done to block the policy from taking effect. “Whether a community receives disaster relief should not depend on who they voted for in the last election,” DeLauro said. The short-term measure funds federal agencies generally at current levels through Dec. 11. It will give lawmakers more time to find compromise on a full-year measure, though that will likely be quite difficult. Republicans are seeking hundreds of billions of dollars in additional spending for the military while cutting most non-defense programs. Democrats say that’s a non-starter and insist on a bipartisan approach that treats domestic programs with parity.

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NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania police officer who fatally shot a 22-year-old college student has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell, 58, is charged in the Aug. 23 death of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV. The Montgomery County Detective Bureau investigated the shooting and reviewed footage from Farrell’s body-worn camera, the district attorney’s office said in a news release. “As the District Attorney, it is my role under the law to evaluate the totality of the circumstances of any fatal shooting by police and to determine whether that use of lethal force was justified under the law,” Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said in a news release. “The investigation found that Cpl. Farrell had less-than-lethal options on his utility belt that he did not employ, including a taser. At the time of the shooting, the officer was a safe distance from Pysher behind a car, and the victim had his hands in the air and did not possess any type of weapon. Mr. Pysher was not a threat. This is not a legal use of deadly force, leading to the charge of Voluntary Manslaughter.”

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Sept 1 (Reuters) - A Bank of America vice president, Erin Piacenti, was killed in a stabbing at Times Square on Monday. Piacenti, 32, was a vice president in BofA's business selection and conflicts unit, according to her LinkedIn profile. "We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family and all of her loved ones," the U.S. banking giant said in an emailed statement to Reuters on Tuesday. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Monday in a press briefing that a woman carrying multiple knives stabbed two people in Times Square before police used a Taser and fired their weapons. BofA's Manhattan office is located a stone's throw from Times Square at One Bryant Park. The bank also has other locations across New York City, the heartbeat of the American financial system. Piacenti sustained stab wounds in the incident and was later pronounced dead, the NYPD said. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch added that the attacks appeared random and unprovoked. "The investigation remains ongoing by the NYPD Force Investigation Division," the NYPD said in a statement, adding that the suspect, Pamela Cisneros, a 49-year-old woman, was killed on Monday as officers responded. The incident comes after the fatal shooting of a senior Blackstone executive last summer when a gunman, carrying an assault rifle, walked into the lobby of a midtown Manhattan office building and opened fire.

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Rain is falling across parts of Texas and Louisiana as Tropical Storm Edouard moves toward the Gulf Coast, bringing the possibility of flooding as it's expected to strengthen significantly and possibly reach hurricane force. Forecasters expect the storm to to make landfall in Texas later on Tuesday and then rapidly weaken. In the meantime, several storms are brewing in the Pacific Ocean, including Lowell, which reached hurricane strength Tuesday morning. Edouard was about 25 miles southeast of the Texas coastal city of Port Arthur, near the Louisiana border and close to the area where it's expected to make landfall.

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CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has issued a statement apologizing for the actions that led to his July arrest. Romo was arrested July 23 following a traffic stop as he was driving south on Interstate 43 in Wisconsin. CBS has since placed him on leave. Romo said multiple back surgeries during his playing career left him in pain that led to a dependence on pain medication. He said his efforts to get off those medications led to an over-reliance on alcohol.

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Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah, September 6, 2026

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military says it’s striking targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action. U.S. Central Command says that the strikes “follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region.” On Sunday, the U.S. military said it struck rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by launching missiles at U.S. sites in Jordan, which were intercepted, while United Arab Emirates said it stopped an Iranian drone over its waters. President Donald Trump acknowledged Monday that more strikes might be necessary.

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Americans have long subsidized cheaper medicine for everyone else while footing the full bill at home. A wave of hard-nosed deals just flipped that script, producing the sharpest annual price decline since the early 1960s and opening a direct-discount channel for the uninsured.

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A Republican governor is ordering automated license-plate readers stripped from state interstates within 30 days. The same technology that recovers stolen cars and finds missing people has also been used by an officer to track an ex-girlfriend and raises broader fears of private-company and government data misuse. Supporters of law enforcement now face a sharper question: how much tracking is too much before it becomes a surveillance state that needs an overhaul.

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Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial told the judge Tuesday they could not reach a unanimous decision on whether the Massachusetts mother should be held criminally responsible for killing her three young children in 2023. The development came near the beginning of the jury’s fourth day of deliberations and marked the first indication that jurors had reached an impasse. The judge instructed the jury to continue deliberating in an effort to reach a unanimous decision. Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, admits to killing her three children but has pleaded not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility. Her defense argues she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time and was unable to understand the wrongfulness of her actions. Prosecutors contend Clancy knew what she was doing and should be held criminally responsible. A conviction could result in life in prison, while an acquittal based on lack of criminal responsibility could lead to Clancy being confined to a mental health facility. Deliberations are continuing Tuesday.

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In a discussion with Tudor, Michael Bouchard addresses the key issues in the Michigan 10th congressional district race. Bouchard emphasizes the urgency of stopping socialism in Michigan, criticizing his opponent's moderate stance and association with radical ideologies. He highlights concerns about socialized healthcare, gender-confirmation surgeries, and the influence of Abdul, a controversial figure. Bouchard discusses the Democrats' strategy of a "big tent" policy, arguing that their power struggle with socialist voices is weakening their stance. He reflects on the historical context of socialism, drawing parallels to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the importance of maintaining American freedoms. Bouchard concludes by advocating for hope and policy solutions over mere criticism, stressing the need to offer viable alternatives to attract voters disillusioned by socialist promises. Support Bouchard's campaign at bouchardforcongress.com.

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In this episode, pollster John McLaughlin provides insights into the current political landscape and polling trends leading up to the 2026 midterm elections. McLaughlin discusses the challenges facing Republicans, emphasizing the importance of a clear economic message. He highlights how Democrats are perceived as big government socialists, while Republicans need to articulate a strong contrast, particularly on economic issues. McLaughlin notes that while the economy is a top concern for voters, inflation remains a significant issue. He suggests that Republicans should focus on tax reforms and economic policies that directly benefit voters, such as lowering mortgage interest rates and adjusting tax brackets. He also touches on the Democrats' stance on healthcare, warning against government control and the potential burdens it could place on taxpayers. McLaughlin concludes by stressing the importance of clear messaging and actionable policies for Republicans to effectively counter the Democrats' narrative and appeal to independent voters in swing states.

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Jack Posobiec discusses the rise of socialism among Democrats, drawing parallels to historical socialist revolutions and their impact on society. He emphasizes the recurring theme of targeting Christians and the inevitable failure of socialist systems, illustrated through examples from the Bolshevik Revolution, China, and the French Revolution. The conversation also touches on the contemporary political landscape in the United States, highlighting instances of violence and the subversion of cultural and religious traditions. Posobiec stresses the importance of recognizing these patterns to combat the spread of socialism effectively. His insights are drawn from his upcoming book, "Unhumans: Socialist Revolution Tactics for Patriots to Survive a Communist Uprising," which provides a detailed analysis of these historical and current events.

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Mary Katherine Ham joins us to discuss her views on motherhood, social media, and the evolving dynamics between parents and teenagers. She shares her personal experiences and reflections on the challenges and joys of parenting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive outlook despite the inevitable difficulties. Ham also touches on societal expectations of motherhood and the impact of cultural narratives on teenagers' behavior. She concludes by highlighting the significance of commemorating events like 9/11 through community activities, such as the 9-11 Heroes Run, which honors first responders and military personnel.

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The American Dream is under attack, and the consequences are dire. With the flood of illegal immigrants pouring into the country, it's no wonder that many Americans are feeling frustrated and concerned about the future of their nation. In this episode, the speaker delves into the pressing issue of immigration and the impact it has on the country's security, economy, and politics. The conversation centers around the Trump administration's efforts to revoke visas from asylum seekers who have overstayed their welcome in the United States. The speaker is joined by Jim Pfaff, the president of the conservative caucus, who shares his expertise on the matter. They discuss the importance of enforcing immigration laws and the need to secure the border. The conversation also touches on the issue of voter ID and the surprising fact that a vast majority of Americans support the idea of requiring photo identification to vote. The speaker and Jim Pfaff also discuss the Democrats' plan to use illegal immigration as a means to gain an advantage in elections. They highlight the alarming fact that hundreds of thousands of illegals are registered to vote and that many states are giving them driver's licenses, which can be used to register to vote. The conversation also covers the Census Bureau's practice of counting illegals in the population, which can lead to skewed reapportionment and redistricting. If you're concerned about the future of America and want to understand the root of the problem, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker and Jim Pfaff discuss the critical issues surrounding immigration and the importance of securing the border. Follow Carl Jackson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow Website: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Store: https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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American Airlines is joining a growing list of major companies offering employees additional benefits through President Donald Trump’s child savings account program. The airline announced it will match the federal government’s $1,000 contribution to Trump Accounts with another one-time $1,000 contribution for eligible employees’ children. The move makes American Airlines one of more than 50 companies nationwide that have created benefit programs tied to Trump Accounts. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the company wants to help employees build a stronger financial future for their families. Treasury Department data cited by Townhall shows more than 1.4 million Trump Accounts have been created in 2026. Children born between 2025 and 2028 are eligible for the federal government’s $1,000 contribution, while families, friends and employers can make additional contributions. The accounts are designed to give children a financial head start, with savings eventually available for expenses such as college, buying a first home or retirement.

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A woman was killed and a man injured in a random stabbing attack in New York City’s Times Square Monday before police shot and killed the suspected attacker. Police say a 49-year-old woman from Queens pulled two knives from a shopping bag and stabbed a 68-year-old man who had just exited a subway station and was waiting to cross the street with his wife. Seconds later, she allegedly stabbed a 32-year-old woman. Both victims were stabbed in the abdomen. The 32-year-old woman later died at the hospital. The 68-year-old man remains hospitalized in stable condition. The attack happened near an NYPD substation outside One Times Square. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officers spent several minutes ordering the suspect to drop the knives before using a Taser, which failed to incapacitate her. Police say the woman then moved toward officers while holding the knives, prompting two officers to open fire. She was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police say the suspect had a documented mental health history with the NYPD but no arrest history with the department. Investigators say there is no evidence the attack was terrorism. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is seeking support from the world’s largest economies to further isolate Iran as G20 finance ministers gather in Asheville, North Carolina. Bessent said the meetings will focus on economic growth and global debt challenges, while also pressing U.S. allies and partners to increase economic pressure on Tehran. The summit comes as the Trump administration pushes a broader campaign aimed at restricting Iran’s access to the international financial system. Bessent has urged other countries to help cut off financial transactions that provide revenue to the Iranian government. Bessent also met on the sidelines of the summit with Russia’s finance minister. According to a source familiar with the meeting, Bessent told his Russian counterpart that Moscow would need to end its war in Ukraine before the United States would consider providing economic relief. The gathering comes at a complicated moment for U.S. relations with several G20 countries, as the Trump administration’s tariffs and the war with Iran have created new tensions with some longtime trading partners. The meetings in North Carolina are expected to continue this week.

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Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to begin a fourth day of deliberations Tuesday as they decide whether the Massachusetts mother should be held criminally responsible for killing her three young children in 2023. The jury began deliberating behind closed doors last Thursday in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Since then, jurors have not sent any communications to the judge indicating where they stand or whether they are struggling to reach a verdict. Clancy, 36, has admitted to killing her children at the family’s home but has pleaded not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility. Her defense argues she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time and was unable to understand the nature or wrongfulness of her actions. Prosecutors contend Clancy knew what she was doing and should be held criminally responsible. Jurors must weigh competing testimony about Clancy’s mental state as they determine whether to convict her or find her not criminally responsible. Deliberations are expected to continue Tuesday.

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